2022-01-16
I need Warranty Repair, Smitty!
Well, after 16 years of service the AudioVox CCS-100 cruise control installed by Smitty and organized by Fairlaner, has failed!
Go for the easy stuff first, right? So opened up the switch module to find this mess.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/1.jpg)
The control pad. Hmm. Not looking 'conductive' or maybe it's a conductive silicone of some kind?
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/2.jpg)
PCB board back-side.
Looks like it has, uhh, 'changed state' over the years?
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/3.jpg)
Noticed that Smitty took the time combine the red and gray wires.. Wonder why?
(Gray is for 'backlight' and Red is B+ for Set, Accel, etc.)
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/4.jpg)
I was smart enough to A) buy a brand new one and a used one from 'back in the day'...
So have a used SkyWay machined housing and switch assembly, as seen by the pretty color coding on the
new-to-me switch cabling harness.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/5.jpg)
The 2006 module. Notice that positions 1, 4, 7 are 'on'. And the jumper at left under LED is removed for manual transmissions.
BTW, the LED is a diagnostic light! Power the bike and CCS up, press Set, Decel buttons and the light should illluminate.
MORE IMPORTANTLY, after energizing CCS, start bike and should see light blink indicating pulse signal from coil pickup.
PS
You can crank via starter, but let it spin for 10 seconds or so for light to indicate. As RPM's increase, light blinks faster.
At starting speed, kind of slow RPM and light response.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/6.jpg)
While jacking around with the connector, the green wire came out. Don't care, I have a used assembly to install.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/7.jpg)
Coil pick off point for CCS-100. It's one of those stupid-ass blade connectors that penetrate insulation and mutilate the wire.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/8.jpg)
See what I mean? After years of vibration, the 'blade' stressed the wires into breaking. Look close..
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/9.jpg)
A pic of me to remember CCS-100 cable routing.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-01-16 KrZy8 Cruise Control Fix/10.jpg)
Gotta get pics of wiring fix... Was too excited to see LED light off when cranking..
Then again, with 2006 module, did not crank long enough maybe?
2022-02-14 NOT Fixed
Unfortunately, none of the above work fixed the issue.
Off to measure volts and ohmages...
2022-02-17 More Cruise Control Work
But, if it still doesn't work, I can access the Blue wire with ACV voltmeter. ACV should rise with RPM. I did crank the engine with tank off, and the LED did illuminate, but seemed like it stayed on and I didn't want spin the starter motor longer than needed.
Tomorrow will button everything up for a test hit on Saturday.
I wonder if the CC can be engaged and tested on the centerstand?
One last thought.. Measure the 'suppressor' resistance between 2007 installation one and my NOS in the box....
2022-02-17 Cruise Control Hard Notes
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x![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-02-17 CCS Repair/1.jpg)
x![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-02-17 CCS Repair/2.jpg)
More testing
Thanks Ray!
All VDC at 4 and 10 pin are correct, with possible exception of 0.2 VDC on Purple <brake signal>. Going to disconnect Purple and test.
Tach signal from coil appears to be SAT
This video is VAC tach signal varying w engine RPM, frequency
This is VAC w/ engine RPM
Not sure what they should be but will measure 'suppressor' resistance between installed unit and NOS.
Bought a new MightyVac and will test vacuum 'circuit'.
I did check, both rear brake light, incandescents, are SAT. Will remove the LED brake activated license plate from circuit just to troubleshoot.
?? Should the 1 way vacuum valve be with arrow pointing away from vacuum source (inlet port spigot?)
2022-03-01 Vacuum Test and Disconnected?
Bought a MightyVac to test vacuum integrity.
Chose the right nipple, disconnected tubing at TB inlet, pumped the handle and...
NO VACUUM!
Checked the nipples again, made sure the clear MightyVac hose was tight. Still no vacuum!
And that's when I noticed the on-board vacuum line was disconnected from the servo module!
WTFO?
Did it disconnect when I removed heat shield?
Did I never connect when last working on it?
Don't know. But connected it, and she appears to be system tight.
Will test next week if possible, but I'm kinda running out of time before I go back to nuclear jail.
Oh, also added a connector so I can easlily disconnect brake lights from cruise control circuit should it still not work. e.g. can test while on the road.
Having to trailer out 5 miles really hampers the quick test ride.
2022-07-08 Back at Cruise Control problem
Still not fixed.Things checked today.
Results
Servo brake light lead wire grounded. Verified ground using voltmeter.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-07-08 Back at Cruise Control problem/1.jpg)
Check valve vacuum test SAT.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-07-08 Back at Cruise Control problem/2.jpg)
The situation.
![](https://candybuttorg.ipage.com/pix/motobikes/wrenching/Fjr1300/2022-07-08 Back at Cruise Control problem/3.jpg)
2022-07-09 CC PulseMeasurePart2 from dcarver220b on Vimeo.
Engine vacuum from throttle body port #1
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After all that, a test ride and FAIL. So dissapointing.